Jerusalem, Dec 3, 2025 (AFP) - Netanyahu pardon plea seen as bid to ensure survival ahead of 2026 vote

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2025-12-03

Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a pardon in three ongoing corruption cases is widely seen as his latest bid to ensure his political survival, as the canny premier stares down the prospect of close elections in 2026. The first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial, Netanyahu has been dogged by the allegations for years, and has had to appear in front of a judge weekly for hearings. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and denounced the......

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